How Strictly’s Kevin Clifton divorced three stunners and charmed Stacey Dooley into ditching her boyfriend

KEVIN Clifton has emerged as Strictly’s biggest lothario after three failed marriages and a love affair with his latest celeb dance partner Stacey Dooley. The Grimsby-born star, 36, recently insisted he would never date a co-star, but it has now been revealed he romanced documentary-maker Stacey behind her boyfriend Sam Tucknott’s back. Just weeks ago Kevin was asked about falling victim to the Strictly curse, replying: “No, never. You’re there to do a job and get on with the dancing. That’s what it’s about.” However, he’s now been branded a “snake” and “dirty rat” by devastated Sam, who saw the dancer as a good mate during Stacey’s time on the show. One of Strictly’s most popular dancers, Kevin was in Stacey’s sights from the beginning, according to Sam. He revealed how the journalist was desperate to be partnered with Kevin once she was selected to appear, citing his past four finals and his bubbly, fun-loving personality as reasons. Sam recalled: “From the start she made it clear she wanted to be partnered with Kevin. “He’d been to the final four times and they are similar heights, and he seemed a nice guy. But hand-on-heart there was no thought about it.” Their close bond was clear to see as the competition progressed, and after winning the Glitterball, Stacey gushed: “You know how highly I think of you. I think you are the biggest gem. You’re patient, you’re talented, your choreography is second to none. You so deserve this.” While King Kev… [Read full story]